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David Jan Collins ( Credit: Chapel Oaks Funeral Home )
(KNZA)--A former Highland educator and administrator is being remembered.
David Jan Collins died Sunday at a Kansas City hospital at the age of 76.
Collins began his educational career as a science teacher at Highland High School in 1970 and coached for several years.
After obtaining his administrator's degree, he transitioned to principal, while still teaching. He then served as the superintendent of schools of Highland USD 425 for many years.
Collins finished his educational career as superintendent at Ottawa USD 290. He was named Kansas Superintendent of the year in 2004.
Collins also served the Highland community as a city councilman and mayor.
Per his wishes, no services will be held.
Among survivors are his wife, Barbara, and two children.
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